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Trip from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Long Beach, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

126.8 mi

204 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bermuda Dunes, CA, CA

Bermuda Dunes, CA

Domenico Adornato

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Long Beach, CA

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Trip Overview

This 126.8-mile journey from Bermuda Dunes, CA, to Long Beach, CA, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $29. You'll primarily be on the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and CA 91, with 79% of the drive being on highways. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Southern California locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway 25.3 mi 27m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 17.9 mi 19m
CA 91 16.7 mi 19m
Moreno Valley Freeway 16.5 mi 20m
Riverside Freeway 13.4 mi 15m
Garden Grove Freeway 12.7 mi 14m
Costa Mesa Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Escondido Freeway 3.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway — 25.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bermuda Dunes, CA and Long Beach, CA.

1

Start on Saint Thomas Drive

16 ft · 5 sec · Saint Thomas Drive
2

Turn left onto Runaway Bay Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Runaway Bay Drive
3

Turn sharp right onto Lima Hall Drive

299 ft · 13 sec · Lima Hall Drive
4

Turn left onto 42nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 42nd Avenue
5

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
6

Turn left onto Varner Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Varner Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 10 West
8

Merge onto I 10

25 mi · 27 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 10

18 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 93 Toward CA 60 West: Riverside Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on CA 60

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
12

Continue on CA 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on CA 60

16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 215; CA 60

3.9 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 34B Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto CA 91

13 mi · 15 min · Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Exit 50 Toward Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on CA 91

17 mi · 19 min · CA 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55

4.8 mi · 5 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
Exit 34 Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 39 sec
Exit 13 Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto CA 22

13 mi · 14 min · Garden Grove Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on CA 22; I 405

1.7 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit onto CA 22

2.5 mi · 3 min · CA 22
Exit 23 Toward CA 22 West: Long Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
25

Turn left onto Rose Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rose Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn right onto East 4th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
27

Turn left onto Alamitos Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Alamitos Avenue
Use the left lane.
28

Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Ocean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29

Arrive at destination

East Ocean Boulevard

Trip Plan

With a driving time of under 3 hours, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider avoiding peak commute times in the Los Angeles area to minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you approach Long Beach. The total distance is 126.8 miles, and with only one suggested stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $29, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on a highway-focused drive. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the transitions between the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and CA 91, as these are your main arteries for the majority of the trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.4 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Beach, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bermuda Dunes, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bermuda Dunes, CA

This is one driving day of about 126.8 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway for about 25.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Riverside County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverside, CA

63 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cabazon, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moreno Valley, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.4 miles from Bermuda Dunes, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Orange, California

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 22min to go 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corona, California

0.2 mi

Bubu's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Beach, California

2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, California

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 22min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Orange, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17147873925

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route Moderately

Corona, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19512799903

Visit website

Bubu's Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15625347279

Visit website

Consuelo's Home Style Mexican Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Banning, California

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19518493760

Visit website

Anaheim Packing District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17145337225

Visit website

Workshop Kitchen & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $50 to $10

Palm Springs, California

Hours: 5–10 pm

+17604593451

Visit website

Brot Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Orange, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17146029894

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Riverside, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Riverside, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Beaumont, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Moreno Valley, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, CA

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15624324900

Visit website

Aquarium of the Pacific

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, California

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15625903100

Visit website

SoCal Whale Watching

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Long Beach, California

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15624729514

Visit website

Eastgate Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Garden Grove, California

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17147415200

Cinema Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Los Alamitos, California

+17146600811

Visit website

Mission Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Anaheim, California

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+16572345625

Visit website

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rancho Mirage, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17603210602

Visit website

Signal Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Signal Hill, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15629897300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 45.7 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
45.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 93 Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34B Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
7
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward Main Street
8
100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 55 / Costa Mesa Freeway toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
8
105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward CA 22 West: Garden Grove Freeway, Long B...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.14 one way

$58.29 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $30.03 $60.07
premium $6.18 $30.84 $61.67
diesel $5.61 $28.00 $55.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38 0 $13.31 $6.09
Efficient EV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07
EV Truck/SUV 50.7 0 $17.75 $8.12

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bermuda Dunes, CA

Late night in Bermuda Dunes on Tuesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Beach, CA

Late night in Long Beach on Tuesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

61°F

Riverside, CA

63 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

National Park

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour $30
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this trip, with 79% of the drive taking place on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles along the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. While predominantly highway, the drive transitions through different freeway names, including the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and CA 91. This character suggests a consistent pace, suitable for covering ground efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing. The road's personality is geared towards direct travel, making it a functional route for getting from point A to point B.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 126.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bermuda Dunes, CA to Long Beach, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.

Beach Cities

68.4 mi in | ~1h 20m

About the Cities

Arriving in Long Beach, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1888

Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix (a premier racing event held on city streets) and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.

Top landmarks

  • RMS Queen Mary — retired British ocean liner
  • Terminal Island — island in Los Angeles County, California, United States
  • Aquarium of the Pacific — public aquarium in Long Beach, California

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 126.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Long Beach, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Joshua Tree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Long Beach, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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